Kathora (Jainpur) - Bhokardan, Jalna

Kathora (Jainpur) is a village situated in the Bhokardan tehsil of Jalna district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhokardan and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Jalna. Kathora Jainpur serves as the Village Panchayat for Kathora (Jainpur) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathora (Jainpur) is 547349. The village covers a total geographical area of 994.23 hectares and falls under the 431114 pincode. Bhokardan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kathora (Jainpur) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badnapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalna Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathora (Jainpur)

According to the 2011 Census, Kathora (Jainpur) village had a total population of 1,319 people, including 688 males and 631 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.99%, with male literacy at 82.59% and female literacy at 54.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 218.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kathora (Jainpur)

Kathora (Jainpur) is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kathora (Jainpur)

Public transport in the Kathora (Jainpur) is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badnapur, while the nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhokardan to Kathora (Jainpur) is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalna to Kathora (Jainpur) is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathora (Jainpur)

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kathora (Jainpur) village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kathora (Jainpur)

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kathora (Jainpur) village are given below:

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